Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Baldamar

4.9

4.9 (6871)

$31 to $50

Steak

Roseville

About the restaurant

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.

*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.

Top review

Elizabeth

Dined 2 days ago

We went out for a birthday dinner and had a great time! The drinks and food were delicious and the service was excellent. We're planning on coming back sometime in the future for another special occasion.

Maynards - Rogers

4.8

4.8 (478)

$30 and under

American

Rogers

About the restaurant

Maynard’s in Rogers opened in 2004 with a mission to provide amazing food as well as impeccable service. We proudly aim to be the place the locals are proud to call home, but also a place for a great pit stop on your hwy 94 commute!

Maynard’s is locally owned and operated and is proud to give back to the communities it serves. We truly enjoy contributing in any way we can –from donating a percentage of sales to our local food shelf and sports teams, to grilling burgers at the Rogers high school football games.

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Allan

Dined 5 days ago

the tuna salad sandwich was not good. There was chucks of tuna that was not mixed in. I will not order that again. thank you

Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove

4.7

4.7 (6980)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

A steakhouse for people who work hard and want to enjoy the rewards, Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove gives them their money's worth and more, with aged steaks selected by master butchers, hand-trimmed chops, and day boat-fresh fish; deep booths and a deeper wine list; a bar that makes everything better; and the kind of service everyone deserves but hardly ever receives.

Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove serves a full menu in the bar. Enjoy our outdoor patio with a variety of seating options including at the patio bar.

Top review

Jon

Dined 3 days ago

I forgot our servers name but she was a great young lady.

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Redstone American Grill - Maple Grove

4.7

4.7 (3302)

$30 and under

American

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

From the moment you walk into Redstone, you know you’re in for a truly special experience. Each guest is warmly greeted at the door with a genuine smile. The people here are glad to see you and it shows. As you pass the cozy fireplace and take in the view of the bustling bar, you know you’ve arrived.

Dining at Redstone is so much more than a delicious meal; it’s a memorable experience – from the carefully selected music to the first class service.

Redstone features a wood-burning grill, rotisserie and an open exhibition kitchen where our signature steaks, creative appetizers, chicken and the freshest seafood available are creatively prepared.

The rugged yet romantic atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, an intimate dinner, a business lunch or Sunday brunch.

Adventurous and uncompromising, Redstone’s attention to detail is evident in our commitment to making everything from scratch and to our relentless pursuit of total guest satisfaction.

Top review

DavidVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food is always excellent! Love their ribs. Try to go every time I’m in town

CRAVE - Maple Grove

4.6

4.6 (2005)

$31 to $50

American

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

***Rooftop Seating cannot be reserved, Walk-Ins Welcome!
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

Top review

FranciVIP

Dined today

Our server was very attentive and the food was delicious!

Pub 42

4.5

4.5 (181)

$30 and under

American

New Hope

About the restaurant

We promise one thing at Pub 42; there will be a culinary culture both from a food and beverage perspective. And we want you — as a guest — to be part of it!

We’re community-connected, food-driven, and are going to raise the bar. And we’re going to do this together.

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ChristineVIP

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

What a great place! Expansive menu, great value, casual, welcoming ambience, and great service. The food is very good—we had a delicious pan-fried walleye and the fish and chis—the latter just beautifully deep-fried. We had a wonderful time!

The Ball Park TC

4.5

4.5 (32)

$31 to $50

American

Blaine

About the restaurant

Every plate at The Ball Park is thoughtfully curated to serve you the best quality ingredients, robust flavors, and unforgettable experience. We are proud to source locally.

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Danny

Dined 7 days ago

Great to experience. Trent and the rest of the staff were amazing. Great atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back!

Rodizio Grill - Maple Grove

4.2

4.2 (706)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

Experience the authenticity of America's first Brazilian Steakhouse. As ambassadors of Brazil, we welcome you to our home and invite you to celebrate with us the warmth, alegria, and abundance of Rodizio Grill's authentic Brazilian dining experience. Inspired by the Southern part of Brazil, Rodizio Grill offers over a dozen rotisserie-grilled meats, perfectly seasoned and carved tableside by Rodizio Gauchos. Our meats are sliced thin to capture the tenderness and flavor produced by our slow-roasting process. Pile your plate high with over 30 award-winning salads made fresh from scratch daily. Our gourmet salad bar includes a variety of signature salads, fresh fruits and vegetables, countless cheeses and cured meats and much more. Complement our delectable meats with freshly made side dishes included with your meal. Enjoy made-from-scratch Pão de Queijo, Brazilian favorite Feijoada, Farofa, Bananas Fritas and much more. Your taste buds are bound to be satisfied.

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Anthony

Dined 4 days ago

Overall everything was great! The wait staff were prompt and courteous.

Benihana - Maple Grove, MN

4.1

4.1 (4720)

$30 and under

Japanese

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

Top review

Arthea

Dined 6 days ago

I came here on my birthday and it was amazing. Jackie was phenomenal. She had a bright spirit she made my day. Awesome. The food was good thank you to our server. I believe his name was Jacob. Everyone was awesome 10 out of 10 hands-down!!!!!

Dave & Buster's - Maple Grove

4.0

4 (104)

$30 and under

American

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Edwin

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Was for a birthday for 7 yr olds and it was perfect for an easy party.

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